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Before AfterAfter three or four years, your once beautiful landscape project will
inevitably turn into an eyesore and a liability. There’s no escaping
this problem. Perhaps the pavers on the walkway become uneven or the
gaps between the pavers grow wider and unsightly. Worse, your entire
patio may now be leaning towards your home causing rainwater to slowly
erode its foundation.

This happens to every home with a landscape attraction out front even
if the landscape work was done by a good contractor. Blame it on the
elements and the wear and tear brought by time as a matter of course.
So it behooves upon the homeowner to look for landscaping repair and restoration.
In case the landscape contractors you originally got made a shoddy job,
the imperative is for you to find a team that can repair the mistakes
done on your yard.

The team you need is one that can move in quickly to properly level
pavers, support retaining walls, rebuild features, and everything else
to make a …

In terms of design and care of water gardens, grading and drainage
are key considerations. You just can’t install a water garden in your
landscaped yard without a proper grading and drainage system. This is
because inefficient or inadequate draining can result in all kinds of
hazards that can cost you in the long run. If outdoor spaces are not
designed with drainage in mind, un-drained water can cause a variety of
problems in your yard.

For example, standing water can compromise the structural integrity
of the foundation of your home and any other outdoor structures. It can
also jeopardize the health of your plants if their roots become
water-logged. This is a particular concern for water-sensitive plants.
Poor drainage management can potentially cause other serious dangers
such as mosquito infestation and inconveniences such as soggy lawns and
unsightly, muddy swamps.

It is therefore important that you take these potential challenges
seriously. A good idea is to contra…

There is no homeowner that won’t desire a landscaped front or
backyard. A landscaped lawn is desirable in both economic and aesthetic
sense. It does not only increase the value of a residential property but
also lifts one’s soul that nature and a green surrounding provide as a
matter of course. That said, a homeowner without a landscaped front who
now wants to build one has a good number of options in going about it.

If you’ve never gone through a landscape design before, chances are
you’ll be surprised by all the choices available for beginners in this
area. The same principles that guided your room setup inside the house
may be used to guide your designs out front. Here are some great landscaping ideas for beginners.

First, draw a list of your particular needs and wants. Do your kids
need a play space? Do you want to grow vegetables? Does your family
often gather on a patio? Then do some very rough sketches of the yard
with thoughts of where you want to place a thing; whic…

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Ross Causey

Ross, the President of Garden Square Landscaping, Inc., has enjoyed the design and build aspects of a landscape construction company here in Southern Chester County for 20 years. A member of the Kennett Square Lions Club, Ross gives back to the community. Ross attended the University of Delaware and is a member and certified installer of ICPI and NCMA. In addition to this as a certified instructor for both organizations he has the opportunity to instruct contractors, manufacturers, and distributors across the United States. Ross lives and works in Kennett Square with his wife and 2 children.